Norwegian Tellef Raabe could be called a singer/songwriter on the darker si… Read Full Bio ↴Norwegian Tellef Raabe could be called a singer/songwriter on the darker side of the folk spectrum, but he also blends in heavy basses and strange synth lines. What would have happened if Nick Drake met Joy Division in the new millenium? Tellef might be able to answer that question. Hailing from the small coastal town Ålesund, moving to Wales then Paris, he has finally settled down in Bergen with a five-piece band know from projects such as The New Wine, PYHUFNT and Advanced Language. Throughout all of his distinctively modern yet folky songs you’ll hear his dark and soft voice, and often the whole band joins in creating mesmerizing harmonies. Their reputation as a live band is growing steadily, and one of the most recent gigs they themselves rave about was sharing the bill with Daughter (UK). This summer they will play several major festivals in Norway. Tellef’s latest three singles have been produced by Njål Paulsberg (Young Dreams ++), and remixed by Norwegian artists such as Pandreas and Stockhaus.

Sister
Tellef Raabe Lyrics

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We shared so much in the wilderness
Our success and distress
Now more is less
In our house we grew up as three
You broke free, now lost at sea
You still hold the key

Years apart are tearing on our hearts

And I′m sorry, you're my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt in my brotherly love
Never fear ′cause I promise I'll be there
When it matters, you're my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt in my strong brotherly love

It′s been a long and longing year
When you′re not here, it is clear
I want you near
Your carelessness made you mature
And insecure, but we are sure
You will endure

Years apart are tearing on our hearts
And I'm sorry, you′re my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt in my brotherly love
Never fear 'cause I promise I′ll be there
When it matters, you're my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt in my strong brotherly love

Sister
Sister
Sister
Sister
Sister
Sister
Sister
Sister

Years apart are tearing on our hearts
And I′m sorry, you're my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt in my brotherly love
Never fear 'cause I promise I′ll be there
When it matters, you′re my little sister

When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt in my strong brotherly love

Overall Meaning

Tellef Raabe's song Sister discusses the bittersweet relationship between siblings. The song starts off by discussing how the siblings used to share a lot with each other and experience various ups and downs in life. However, as they grow older, the bond between the siblings becomes weaker. The lyrics mention how the sister had broken free and is now lost at sea, but she still holds the key to their relationship. This can be interpreted as the sister being the one to hold the relationship together and being responsible for its longevity. The lyrics highlight the sadness and regret that the singer feels because of the distance that separates him and his sister, but despite the distance, he still has a strong sibling bond with his sister and promises to be there whenever she needs it.

The lyrics contain two recurring themes - distance and love. The singer talks about how the distance between him and his sister has harmed their relationship. He is sorry for the separation, but he promises that he will always be there when it matters. There is also a strong theme of love. The singer talks about how the siblings have grown up together and how they have shared their successes and failures with each other. Even though they have drifted apart, he still has a strong brotherly love for his sister and will always be there for her.

Overall, the lyrics to Tellef Raabe's Sister highlights the importance of strong relationships with siblings and the pain that comes with the separation. It also shows how love can help mend broken relationships despite struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

We shared so much in the wilderness Our success and distress Now more is less
We used to have so much together through difficult times, but now we have less and it feels like too much has changed.

In our house we grew up as three You broke free, now lost at sea You still hold the key
We grew up as a family of three, but you decided to go your own way and now you feel lost. You still have the power to make your own decisions.

Years apart are tearing on our hearts And I′m sorry, you're my little sister When the push comes to shove Have no doubt in my brotherly love Never fear ′cause I promise I'll be there When it matters, you're my little sister When the push comes to shove Have no doubt in my strong brotherly love
Time has made us grow apart, but I want you to know that I love you as my sister and I will always be there for you when you need me, no matter what.

It′s been a long and longing year When you′re not here, it is clear I want you near
It has been a difficult year without you, and I realize how much I miss having you around. I want you to be close to me again.

Your carelessness made you mature And insecure, but we are sure You will endure
Your mistakes have made you grow up and become more responsible, but you also feel uncertain and unconfident. However, we believe in you and know that you will overcome your struggles.

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Repeating the word sister emphasizes the importance of this familial bond and our connection to each other.

Writer(s): Scott Thomas

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